Leman is speaker at Baby and Family Fair

Thursday

Apr 23, 2009 at 4:03 AM

By CHRISTINE L. PRATT

Staff Writer

With tips on how to break the cycle of entitlement among youth and giving all a better understanding of themselves, by exploring their birth order, psychologist Kevin Leman is slated to be the guest speaker at the Baby and Family Fair.

The event, to be help Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Holmes County Expo Center, is designed to bring families together with the hopes of providing education, entertainment and networking, according to Fran Mast, owner of Kids Collection Furniture, which is sponsoring the program.

Mast, who became familiar with Leman after reading "The Birth Order Book," said, "I really like him. I think he has a lot of good tips for parents and he does it in a way that isn't preachy, he does it in a way that is down to earth and he just likes people.

"His aim is just to help parents," said Mast, noting the birth order book goes beyond helping parents, but offers insight for anyone. "You not only learn a little about yourself, but everyone in your family. It gives you a better understanding of why you are the way you are." Leman will discuss the book during a 1 p.m. presentation.

At 11 a.m., he will tackle parenting, with a program centered around the topic of his book "Have a New Kid By Friday."

In the book, Leman unveils his plan to help parents win the battle of wills by rapidly reversing negative behavior in children, according to the Web site www.haveanewkidbyfriday.com. Leman will sign books from 1-1:45 p.m.

The event is designed to bring people together in an environment where they can learn more about health, beauty, nutrition, finance, child care, safety, education, fashion, family activities and breast feeding. Also, it will include a variety of interactive activities for children, including face-painting, cup stacking and story time, Mast said.

"People talk a lot about the breakdown of the family right now and how there are so many different forces causing stress on the family," said Mast adding, "I hope they go away knowing there are people, places and agencies out there to help them find answers to their problems so they don't have to go through stressful periods on their own, without seeking help."

Those in attendance also will be eligible for a plethora of contests, drawings and giveaways, with a family grand prize including an overnight stay and dinner at the Amish Door, tickets to COSI and a year family membership to the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo. The grand prize for expectant/new mothers includes an overnight stay and pregnancy massage at the Inn and Spa at Honey Run, a $100 gift certificate from Kids Collection and tickets to the Ohio Light Opera. Both include autographed books by Leman.

Admission to the event is $5 per family.

Reporter Christine L. Pratt can be reached at 330-674-1811 or e-mail cpratt@the-daily-record.com.

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